Physical Activity Practices for Lifelong Well-being Among Senior High School Teachers

Abstract:
Integration of physical activity into daily life is crucial for overall well-being, with workplaces, transportation, home
environments, and recreational pursuits serving as key domains. The assessment of physical activity practices for lifelong living
has garnered considerable attention across the globe, however, limited studies have examined teachers’ PA practices for lifelong
living especially those at the senior high school level. This study, therefore employed a descriptive survey strategy to investigate
senior high school teachers’ physical activity practices for lifelong living. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample
278 participants who responded to a questionnaire. The quantitative data obtained was analysed using descriptive statistics (such
as frequency and percentages) and an independent sample t-test. The findings of the study revealed, teachers that 65.5% of
teachers possess a low level of knowledge regarding physical activity practices for lifelong living. Additionally, the study
revealed that a staggering 73.7% of the teachers fell into the category of having a low level of physical activity. Subsequently, the
study showed female teachers exhibit a relatively higher level of involvement in physical activities compared to their male
counterparts with the statistically significant distinction between male and female, favouring the latter t (236.452) = -2.304, p
< .05. The study recommended that health awareness education should be prioritised as a crucial strategy to increase teachers'
participation in physical activity. Furthermore, fostering community and social support was identified as vital for encouraging
and positively impacting teachers' engagement in physical activity.
Keywords
Assessment, Participation, Physical Activity, Teachers, Lifelong Living, Practices